Art Smith

Estate of the artist

"The Jewelry of Art Smith" Craft Horizons, January/February 1970, p. 20 (for the necklace shown worn by the artist)

Overall in excellent condition. With some very light surface dirt. The piece has acquired a beautiful patina over time. A stunning example of Smith’s best work. This is the only time this form has appeared on the auction market.
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Personally, one of the most rewarding and long-lasting relationships I have enjoyed is with the Estate of Art Smith. With the extraordinary pieces from Art's own collection, I was able to mount at Gansevoort Gallery in 1997 my favorite exhibition, "Intimate Sculpture: Art Smith and His Contemporaries 1940-1965." Recently, I helped negotiate a huge gift of 25 examples of Art's best work from the Estate to the Brooklyn Museum of Art. The exhibition, "Art Smith, From the Village to Vogue", conceived by Barry Harwood, helped spread the word about Art's unparalleled talent, using the jewelry and ephemera to beautifully illustrate a rich 40 year career.  -MM